W. Va. Code R. § 64-16-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 64-16-13 - Compliance

13.1. Except for bathing beaches, if any of the following events described in subdivisions 13.1.a through 13.1.i of this section occur while a recreational water facility is in use, the operator shall close the recreational water facility and take the corrective action specified in Table 64-16 A at the end of this rule before reopening the facility:

13.1.a. The free chlorine residual of water is less than one (1) milligram per liter (mg/l).

13.1.b. The pH of water is greater than seven point eight (7.8).

13.1.c. The pH of water is less than seven point two (7.2).

13.1.d. An inadequate number of lifeguards or lifesaving equipment is provided as required under this rule.

13.1.e. An accident occurs that causes a lifeguard to leave his or her station or results in the discharge of body fluids into the water.

13.1.f. The free bromine residual is less than two (2) milligrams per liter (mg/l).

13.1.g. A failure of the circulation pump or disinfectant feed equipment occurs.

13.1.h. A fecal accident occurs or blood or vomitus is released into the water.

13.2. Except for bathing beaches, the operator shall close only the affected area of the recreational water facility if the water clarity is not in compliance with subsection 7.5 of this rule.

13.3. At a bathing beach, if an inadequate number of lifeguards or lifesaving equipment is provided or an accident occurs that causes a lifeguard to leave his or her station, the operator shall close the bathing beach immediately and not reopen the facility until it is in compliance.

13.4. The operator shall maintain a written record of each event, including the date the event occurred, a description of the event, and the corrective action taken.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-16-13